Skin and nail changes in children with sickle cell anemia receiving hydroxyurea therapy

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作者
O'Branski, EE
Ware, RE
Prose, NS
Kinney, TR
机构
[1] Duke Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Pediat, Div Hematol Oncol, Durham, NC 27710 USA
[2] Duke Univ, Med Ctr, Pediat Sickle Cell Program, Durham, NC 27710 USA
[3] Duke Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Med, Div Dermatol, Durham, NC 27710 USA
基金
美国国家卫生研究院;
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10.1067/mjd.2001.113471
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
Skin and nail changes from long-term hydroxyurea therapy are reported in adults. Skin and nail changes, including nail hyperpigmentation, longitudinal bands, and hyperpigmentation of the palms and other skin surfaces, developed in 7 children with sickle cell anemia after 6 to 16 weeks of hydroxyurea therapy. Cutaneous and nail changes may occur in children receiving hydroxyurea.
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页码:859 / 861
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